Hillyer Art Library is one of
three branch libraries at Smith. It provides broad-based coverage
of the history, theory, criticism, and practice of the visual arts.
The collections support teaching and research in almost all fields
of art and include special resources in extensive microform holdings,
such as American Architectural Books, the Marbuger Index, and the
Biblioteca Cicognara. The library is used by scholars from the Five
Colleges and throughout New England.

New Features of the Art Library's Renovated
Space

The new library covers 16,200
gross square feet on three floors, with floor-to-ceiling glass on
the first and second floors offering spectacular views of the campus's
main green.

Improved
patron areas: 100 seats for library patrons (52 at
large tables, 33 individual study carrels, 15 easy
chairs) with power and data at every table and seat.

Access
to materials: Periodicals area is a prominent feature
of the first floor and provides comfortable seating
and an accessible display of new journals, magazines,
and museum serials. Reference collection reconfigured
into low shelving for convenience. Fifteen hundred
course reserve items available in the more accessible
staff area.

Convenience:
Two areas to expedite check out; increased visibility
and access to staff.